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4D3N Tun Sakaran Marine Park + Mataking Island Hopping
Tour Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights
Destination: Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia
Tour Locations: Tawau Airport • Semporna Town • Tun Sakaran Marine Park • Bohey Dulang Island • Mantabuan Island • Sibuan Island • Timba Timba Island • Mataking Island • Small Mataking Island • Pom Pom Island
Tour Type: Semporna Island-Hopping Ground Package with Private Land Transfers and English-Speaking Driver/Guide; Boat Service Type to Be Confirmed
Accommodation: 3 Nights in a Proposed 4-Star Semporna Town Hotel, Standard Twin Sharing
Travel Period: 2026–2027 programme. Travel dates, service availability and current rates are subject to confirmation with Reliance Premier Travel.
Discover the spectacular tropical islands of Semporna on this 4D3N Tun Sakaran Marine Park + Mataking Island Hopping tour package. Begin at Tawau Airport and enjoy three nights in Semporna Town, with scheduled visits to Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan, Sibuan, Timba Timba, Mataking, Small Mataking and Pom Pom islands. Take in panoramic island scenery, enjoy snorkelling stops and sandy beaches, and explore the famous Semporna archipelago through two exciting day excursions. This Sabah ground holiday combines island adventures, hotel accommodation and private land transfers for a memorable short escape in East Malaysia. Air tickets are not included.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- 4 days 3 nights Semporna and Tun Sakaran Marine Park island-hopping itinerary
- 3 nights proposed 4-star hotel accommodation in Semporna Town
- Private airport transfers between Tawau Airport and Semporna
- Private land transportation as specified in the tour programme
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide services during the Malaysia ground arrangements
- Day 2 island-hopping excursion to Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan and Sibuan islands
- Opportunity for a scenic hike at Bohey Dulang Island; compulsory hiking fee is excluded and payable in cash
- Scenic tropical island views and photo opportunities at Bohey Dulang
- Snorkelling and leisure time at Mantabuan Island
- Packed lunch stop and another snorkelling session at Sibuan Island
- Day 3 excursion to Timba Timba, Mataking, Small Mataking and Pom Pom islands
- White sandy beaches and snorkelling opportunities at Timba Timba Island
- Visit Mataking Island for an island lunch stop as scheduled in the brochure
- Snorkelling activity at Small Mataking Island
- Scenic beach walk at Pom Pom Island
- Snorkelling equipment expressly listed under package inclusions
- Sightseeing visits and entrance fees specifically described as included, excluding the separately listed Bohey Dulang hiking fee
- Private land touring limited to 10 hours per day; additional hours are chargeable
- Flexible leisure time in Semporna Town on arrival
- Packed lunches are mentioned for Days 2–3; final meal inclusions must be confirmed because the brochure contains conflicting meal terms
Day-by-Day Semporna Island-Hopping Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival at Tawau Airport • Transfer to Semporna
- Arrive at Tawau Airport in Sabah
- Meet the local transfer representative / English-speaking driver as arranged
- Private land transfer from Tawau Airport to Semporna Town
- Check in to the proposed Semporna hotel, subject to standard hotel arrangements
- Enjoy free time at leisure to explore Semporna Town
- Overnight in Semporna
Day 2 – Bohey Dulang • Mantabuan • Sibuan Island (L)
- Depart from Semporna for the scheduled island-hopping excursion
- Visit Bohey Dulang Island, part of the Tun Sakaran Marine Park island experience
- Opportunity to enjoy a scenic Bohey Dulang hike, subject to local conditions
- Bohey Dulang hiking fee / entrance payment is excluded and must be paid in cash directly to the tour guide on the day
- Continue to Mantabuan Island for island leisure and snorkelling
- Travel onwards to Sibuan Island
- Packed lunch stop at Sibuan Island, as stated in the day-by-day programme
- Enjoy another snorkelling session at Sibuan Island
- Return to Semporna Jetty
- Overnight in Semporna
Day 3 – Timba Timba • Mataking • Small Mataking • Pom Pom Island (B/L)
- Breakfast at the hotel, as stated in the itinerary
- Depart for another tropical island-hopping programme
- Explore Timba Timba Island and its picturesque sandy beaches
- Enjoy the snorkelling activities scheduled at Timba Timba
- Continue to Mataking Island for the planned packed lunch stop
- Visit Small Mataking Island for another snorkelling session
- Continue to Pom Pom Island for a relaxing beach walk
- Return to Semporna Town
- Overnight in Semporna
Day 4 – Semporna • Tawau Airport Departure (B)
- Breakfast at the hotel, as described in the itinerary
- Check out from the hotel
- Private land transfer from Semporna to Tawau Airport
- Proceed with your separately arranged departure flight
- End of the 4D3N Semporna island-hopping tour
Tour arrangements are subject to flight timing, weather, sea conditions, traffic and local operating restrictions. The original brochure gives conflicting information about Day 2–3 packed-lunch payments; the final confirmed quotation must specify their inclusion.
Signature Tun Sakaran & Mataking Island Experiences
- Discover the island scenery associated with Tun Sakaran Marine Park near Semporna
- Enjoy a scenic Bohey Dulang hike and panoramic island views, subject to conditions and the excluded hiking fee
- Explore the waters around Mantabuan Island during the scheduled snorkelling stop
- Visit Sibuan Island for a beach and snorkelling experience
- Admire the sandy coastline of Timba Timba Island
- Enjoy the tropical setting of Mataking Island
- Snorkel at Small Mataking Island as listed in the programme
- Take a relaxing beach walk at Pom Pom Island
- Enjoy two different full-day island itineraries while staying in Semporna Town
- Explore Semporna Town at your own pace on arrival
- Use the included snorkelling equipment during scheduled snorkelling activities
- Experience Sabah island scenery without arranging separate hotels on different islands
Proposed Accommodation
Semporna Town: 3 Nights – Proposed 4-Star Hotel Accommodation
Room Arrangement: Standard room category, based on twin sharing
Hotel Name: No specific hotel name has been provided or confirmed
Meal Plan: Breakfast appears in the itinerary on Days 3 and 4; daily breakfast for all mornings is not explicitly confirmed
All hotel bookings remain subject to availability. The island excursions do not include overnight stays on the islands.
Package Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation at a proposed 4-star hotel in Semporna Town
- Standard twin-sharing hotel room arrangements, subject to hotel availability
- Private airport arrival transfer from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Private departure transfer from Semporna to Tawau Airport
- Private land transportation during scheduled touring, as specified in the brochure
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide services in Malaysia
- Day 2 planned visits to Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan and Sibuan islands
- Day 3 planned visits to Timba Timba, Mataking, Small Mataking and Pom Pom islands
- Snorkelling equipment for the scheduled snorkelling activities
- Sightseeing tours and entrance fees expressly identified as included in the programme; the Bohey Dulang hiking fee remains excluded
- Meals marked in the daily itinerary, subject to explicit confirmation because the PDF has conflicting lunch-payment terms
Package Exclusions
- Bohey Dulang compulsory hiking fee, payable directly to the tour guide in cash on the hiking day
- Domestic and international flight tickets, including flights into or out of Tawau
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, additional drinks and shopping
- Hotel tourism tax of RM10 per room per night, as stated in the brochure
- Accompanying tour leader (only the stated English-speaking driver/guide is provided)
- Unlisted optional excursions, additional activities and personal water-sports purchases
- Additional private-vehicle hours beyond the 10-hour daily touring allocation
- Meals not specified or confirmed in the final package quotation
- Any services not specifically stated in the confirmed package inclusions
Important Tour Information
- This is a four-day, three-night Semporna island-hopping programme for the 2026–2027 travel period
- Package pricing is based on a minimum of 2 participants
- All three hotel nights are spent in Semporna Town, not on Mataking, Pom Pom or the other islands
- Accommodation is proposed at a 4-star hotel; the original brochure does not identify a confirmed hotel property
- Hotel rooms are based on standard twin sharing, subject to availability
- Domestic and international air tickets are excluded; participants arrive and depart via Tawau Airport
- Private Tawau–Semporna airport transfers and specified private land transportation are included
- The brochure does not confirm whether island-hopping boats are operated on a private or shared basis; confirm with the operator
- English-speaking driver/guide services are included, but no separate accompanying tour leader is provided
- Each day of private vehicle touring is limited to 10 hours, with overtime payable directly to the driver
- Day 2 includes Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan and Sibuan islands
- Day 3 includes Timba Timba, Mataking, Small Mataking and Pom Pom islands
- The Bohey Dulang hiking fee is excluded and must be paid directly to the tour guide in cash on the day of the excursion
- Snorkelling equipment is listed in the inclusions; additional activity fees not stated as included are extra
- Day 2 shows (L), Day 3 shows (B/L) and Day 4 shows (B); Day 1 has no meal indicator
- The Day 2 and Day 3 itineraries mention packed lunches, and the inclusion section says “Meals as specified”; however, Important Notes state that all lunches and dinners are at guests’ own expense. Confirm packed-lunch charges before selling
- Daily hotel breakfast is not promised for every day; breakfast is explicitly marked on Days 3 and 4 only
- Restaurant reservation assistance is available on request for groups below 10 participants
- Lunch and dinner arrangements may be requested for groups of up to 10 participants, subject to a separate quotation and confirmation
- Hotel tourism tax is listed as RM10 per room per night, payable separately where applicable
- All tour visits, snorkelling and hiking arrangements are subject to weather, sea conditions, flight timing, traffic, safety and local operating requirements
- Island itineraries may be adjusted due to local operating, weather and marine conditions
- No flights or hotel rooms have been reserved prior to booking confirmation
- Rates depend on travel period, hotel availability and seasonality; ask for the latest quotation
Why Book With Reliance Premier Travel?
- Multi award-winning Malaysia-based travel agency, as described in the supplied sample
- Semporna, Tawau and Sabah tour quotation assistance
- Coordination of accommodation, airport transfers and island excursion arrangements
- Support in clarifying compulsory hiking fees, meals and optional excursions
- Pre-travel booking and destination information assistance
- Convenient Cheras office near MRT Bandar Tun Hussein Onn
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 4D3N Tun Sakaran Marine Park + Mataking Island Hopping tour?
It is a four-day, three-night Semporna-based Sabah programme featuring two island-hopping days: Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan and Sibuan on Day 2, followed by Timba Timba, Mataking, Small Mataking and Pom Pom on Day 3.
Where is this island-hopping tour based?
The tour is based in Semporna Town, Sabah, Malaysia, with arrival and departure through Tawau Airport.
Which airport should travellers use?
The itinerary starts and finishes at Tawau Airport, with land transfers to and from Semporna.
Are flights from Kuala Lumpur included?
No. Both domestic and international air tickets are expressly excluded from the ground package.
Are Tawau Airport transfers included?
Yes. Private airport transfers between Tawau Airport and Semporna are included.
Is private transportation provided throughout the tour?
The brochure includes private land transportation as stated in the itinerary. It does not confirm whether island-hopping boats are private or shared.
Is the boat used for island hopping private?
The PDF does not specify a private or shared island-hopping boat. Please check this with Reliance Premier Travel when booking.
How many nights do guests stay in Semporna?
Three nights are spent in Semporna Town. The scheduled island visits are day excursions rather than overnight island stays.
What hotel category is included?
A proposed 4-star Semporna Town hotel is listed, with standard twin-sharing rooms, subject to availability.
Is a specific hotel confirmed?
No. The original brochure does not name a confirmed hotel, and it states that no hotel reservations have been made.
Does the package include daily hotel breakfast?
Breakfast is specifically marked on Days 3 and 4. The source does not clearly promise daily breakfast across the entire stay; confirm the final hotel meal plan.
Which meals are included on the island tours?
The itinerary labels Day 2 (L), Day 3 (B/L) and Day 4 (B), and mentions packed lunches on Days 2 and 3. However, Important Notes state that all lunches and dinners are at guests’ expense. The final quotation must resolve this inconsistency.
Are packed lunches provided during island hopping?
Packed lunch stops are described at Sibuan Island on Day 2 and Mataking Island on Day 3. Whether the lunch cost is included must be verified because the brochure’s meal terms conflict.
Can we arrange meals separately?
Yes. The brochure offers restaurant reservation assistance for groups below 10 and states that lunch or dinner arrangements can be included on request for groups of up to 10, subject to quotation.
Does this tour include Tun Sakaran Marine Park?
Yes. The brochure title names Tun Sakaran Marine Park, and Day 2 includes Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan and Sibuan island visits.
Does the tour include Bohey Dulang Island?
Yes. Bohey Dulang Island is a scheduled stop on Day 2, with an opportunity for a scenic hike.
Is hiking at Bohey Dulang compulsory?
The itinerary describes a hiking opportunity. It separately states that the Bohey Dulang hiking fee is compulsory to pay when taking part; confirm hiking arrangements and any local requirements before departure.
Is the Bohey Dulang hiking fee included?
No. The Bohey Dulang hiking fee is excluded and must be paid in cash directly to the tour guide on the day.
How much is the Bohey Dulang hiking fee?
The PDF does not state an amount. Please request the current charge before travel and prepare cash for direct payment.
Does the tour visit Mantabuan Island?
Yes. Mantabuan Island is listed on Day 2 for leisure and snorkelling.
Does the tour visit Sibuan Island?
Yes. Day 2 includes Sibuan Island, with a packed lunch stop and another snorkelling session.
Which islands are visited on Day 2?
Day 2 features Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan and Sibuan islands before returning to Semporna Jetty.
Which islands are visited on Day 3?
Day 3 features Timba Timba Island, Mataking Island, Small Mataking Island and Pom Pom Island.
Does the itinerary include Timba Timba Island?
Yes. Day 3 includes sandy-beach leisure and snorkelling at Timba Timba Island.
Does the tour include Mataking Island?
Yes. Mataking Island is a scheduled Day 3 stop and is the location mentioned for the packed lunch break.
Is Small Mataking Island included?
Yes. The itinerary includes a snorkelling stop at Small Mataking Island on Day 3.
Does the tour visit Pom Pom Island?
Yes. The Day 3 itinerary visits Pom Pom Island for a relaxing beach walk.
Is snorkelling included in the island-hopping itinerary?
Yes. Snorkelling sessions are scheduled on both island-hopping days, subject to local sea and operating conditions.
Is snorkelling equipment provided?
Yes. Snorkelling equipment is expressly stated in the package inclusions.
Are snorkelling activities suitable in bad weather?
Water activities depend on sea conditions, weather and decisions by the local operator. Scheduled stops or activities may change for safety.
Can travellers expect to see sea turtles?
The brochure does not promise turtle encounters or specific marine-wildlife sightings. Any wildlife encounter is incidental and cannot be guaranteed.
Is scuba diving included in this package?
No scuba-diving programme is described in the PDF. The stated activities are island hopping, snorkelling, a hiking opportunity and beach leisure.
Is there a tour leader accompanying the group?
No. The package excludes a separate tour leader and specifies an English-speaking driver/guide for the ground arrangements.
What language does the driver/guide speak?
The package describes a professional English-speaking driver/guide.
What is the minimum number of participants?
The brochure states that the package quotation is based on a minimum of 2 participants.
How many hours of touring are included per day?
Private land touring is limited to 10 hours per day. Additional usage is chargeable and payable directly to the driver.
Are sightseeing entrance fees included?
Entrance fees specifically mentioned as included in the programme are covered, but the brochure expressly excludes the Bohey Dulang hiking fee.
Is hotel tourism tax included?
No. The brochure excludes hotel tourism tax, listed as RM10 per room per night.
Is travel insurance included?
No. Travel insurance is excluded.
What can we do on arrival day?
After the transfer from Tawau Airport, guests check into their Semporna hotel and enjoy free time to explore Semporna Town.
Can the order of island visits change?
Yes. The itinerary is subject to flight times, weather, traffic and local conditions. Marine conditions can affect the practical island route.
Are hotel rooms or flight seats already reserved?
No. The brochure states that bookings have not been made and final arrangements are subject to availability.
How do I get the Semporna island-hopping package price for 2026 or 2027?
Contact Reliance Premier Travel with your intended travel dates and number of participants for an up-to-date quotation, hotel options and clarification of the packed-lunch and hiking-fee arrangements.
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